Indian Stock Market Today: Nifty Ends Below 25,600, Sensex Slumps Over 500 Points

The Indian stock market ended on a negative note, with the NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex indices witnessing a significant decline. The Nifty 50 ended below the 25,600 mark, while the Sensex slumped over 500 points. The decline was led by top-heavy weights such as HDFC Bank Ltd. and Reliance Industries Ltd.

Nifty 50 and Sensex Performance

The Nifty 50 ended at 25,498.25, down 1.93% from its previous close. The index witnessed a high of 25,833.30 and a low of 25,463.80 during the day. The Sensex, on the other hand, ended at 86,745.94, down 1.83% from its previous close. The index witnessed a high of 87,633.44 and a low of 86,645.41 during the day.

Top Laggards and Gainers

Among the Nifty 50 constituents, Power Grid Corp, Eternal Ltd., Coal India Ltd., and Adani Enterprises Ltd. were the top losers. These stocks declined by 4.13%, 3.83%, 3.64%, and 3.56%, respectively. On the other hand, stocks such as Hero MotoCorp, Welspun Corp, and Bharat Dynamics were among the top gainers.

Adani Enterprises Q2 Results

Adani Enterprises Ltd. reported its Q2 results, with the company’s net profit soaring 83.7% to Rs 3,199 crore versus Rs 1,742 crore in the same period last year. The company’s revenue also witnessed a significant increase, driven by growth in its various business segments.

Sectoral Performance

The Nifty Metal index was the biggest sectoral loser, with Welspun Corp and Adani Ent being the top losers. The Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Oil and Gas indices also snapped a two-day gaining streak. On the other hand, the Nifty IT and Nifty FMCG indices fell for the fourth consecutive day.

Rupee Movement

The Indian rupee closed 11 paise stronger at 88.66 against the US dollar. The rupee had closed at 88.77 a dollar on Monday, as per data from Bloomberg.

Hero MotoCorp Shares Fall

Hero MotoCorp shares fell as much as 5.17% on Tuesday, marking their sharpest single-day drop since February 2025. The decline came after the company’s October sales numbers missed market expectations. The stock’s decline also comes amid concerns over weakening domestic volumes and stretched valuations following a strong rally in recent months.

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Conclusion

The Indian stock market ended on a negative note, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex indices witnessing a significant decline. The decline was led by top-heavy weights such as HDFC Bank Ltd. and Reliance Industries Ltd. The Nifty Metal index was the biggest sectoral loser, while the Nifty IT and Nifty FMCG indices fell for the fourth consecutive day. The Indian rupee closed 11 paise stronger at 88.66 against the US dollar.